Remaking the Body: Identity and Body Modification, lecture
Our bodies do more than house our organs. They carry our genetic makeup, they grow and develop through decades of change, and they figure prominently in that mysterious complex of emotions, perceptions and insights we call identity. Our bodies provide a template for personal expression and decorative enhancements, and they can bounce back from grievous assaults and degradations. But what if we don't feel comfortable in our own skins?
• When: 5 p.m.
• Where: Old Capitol Museum, 21 Old Capitol, Iowa City
• More information:319-335-3500; Free